M&A Deal Summary

Kingswood Capital Management Acquires AutoAnything

On February 27, 2018, private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management acquired e-commerce company AutoAnything from AutoZone

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kingswood Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is Kingswood Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kingswood Capital Management’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-02-27
Target AutoAnything
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) Kingswood Capital Management
Sellers(s) AutoZone
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

AutoAnything

San Diego, California, United States
AutoAnything is an online retailer of specialized automotive products. AutoAnything provides top quality products from trusted name brands. AutoAnything custom and universal products are designed to provide protection, comfort, safety, style and enhanced performance for all cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. AutoAnything was founded in 1979 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kingswood Capital Management

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kingswood Capital Management is an operationally focused private equity firm focused on complex situations throughout North America. The Firm targets control positions in middle-market companies with revenues of $100 to $500 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer, retail, energy, industrials, technology, media, communications, and value-added distribution. Kingswood Capital Management was established in 2013 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 18
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 7
State (California) 1 of 5
Country (United States) 2 of 15
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-14 Versar

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Versar is a project management company providing sustainable value-oriented solutions to government and commercial clients in the construction management, environmental services, and professional services market areas. Versar was founded in 1969 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-15 MEC

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

MEC is a retailer that sells gear and clothing for outdoor adventures exclusively to members. The company outfits members for every outdoor adventure: from climbing, hiking, and camping to snow sports, water sports, cycling, and yoga. MEC was formed in 1971 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

AutoZone

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Retail
Employees71,400
Revenue 17.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
AutoZone's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.
AutoZone's corporate headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

AutoZone is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S.The company sell auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through AutoZone stores in 49 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-27 Interamerican Motor

Canoga Park, California, United States

Interamerican Motor Corp. is a distributor of OE quality import replacement parts. Interamerican Motor Corp. was established in 1962 and is based in Canoga Park, California.

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